If you decide to go the frozen turkey route, remember to give yourself plenty of time to let it thaw. A good rule of thumb is ...

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It’s time to talk turkey. And when we talk turkey, we talk brining. Before my job editing here at NorthJersey.com and the USA Today Network New Jersey, I was for many years a food writer and editor at ...

Having the oven in use for long periods of time with the Thanksgiving turkey can make prepping the holiday meal a challenge. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee recommends alternate ...

A Thanksgiving turkey can be a great project for beginner cooks. NPR's Life Kit talks with Lan Lam of America's Test Kitchen about how to prep and roast a turkey for first-timers. There's a lot of ...

While the time estimates above offer a general idea of how long a turkey will take to cook, the absolute safest way to know if your turkey is done is to use a meat thermometer. If you are cooking a ...

PEOPLE called up the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line to settle some hot turkey topics — from fresh vs. frozen to the dos and don'ts of storage Mario Tama/Getty Before you dive into the bird of the hour, ...

Brining a turkey is a popular method for adding moisture and flavor, though its effectiveness is debated. A wet brine involves soaking the turkey in a solution of salt, sugar, and water, along with ...